Rue Grenier sur l'eau, côté de la rue des Barres

1862

Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

Associated Names
Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

Artist, French, 1828 - 1883

The image depicts a narrow alleyway in a historical urban setting. The cobblestone path leads towards a distant building where a figure with a pushcart is visible. The buildings on either side are tightly packed, with one featuring an overhanging second story. Small elements like a bucket rest against the right wall. The scene is rich in texture, with intricate lines detailing the bricks and cobblestones. The monochromatic color palette creates a strong contrast between shadows and highlights, illuminating the depth and detail of the street scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22 × 10.4 cm (8 11/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 37.4 × 27.1 cm (14 3/4 × 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.13.2

  • Series Title

    Ancien Paris, 300 eaux-fortes

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Prouté, S.A., Paris); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

along lower edge of plate: RUE GRENIER SUR L'EAU, côté de la rue des Barres, 1862

Wikidata ID

Q76561456

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